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SIR JAMES CLARK to CECILIA COMBE
Potsdam Aug. 27th 1858
My Dear Mrs. Combe,
I have been desirous of writing you ever since the melancholy news of Mr. Combe's death reached me, but have really felt unable to do so. I am sure I need not say how sincerely I have felt for you under your affliction, -the final separation from such a husband -such a mind! Alas how little did I think, when we parted at

SIR JAMES CLARK to CECILIA COMBE
Potsdam Aug. 27th 1858
My Dear Mrs. Combe,
I have been desirous of writing you ever since the melancholy news of Mr. Combe's death reached me, but have really felt unable to do so. I am sure I need not say how sincerely I have felt for you under your affliction, -the final separation from such a husband -such a mind! Alas how little did I think, when we parted at